Camp Shule Counselor

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nyumburu Cultural Center at the University of Maryland hosts Camp Shule every summer, providing 2nd-grade through 12th-grade students an opportunity to explore academic, artistic, and athletic interests in a relaxed and creative environment. Camp Shule combines fun, friendships, and adventure with intellectual inquiry and discovery, encouraging a lifelong love of learning. The camp is based on the belief that children are good decision-makers and allows them to make choices about their daily schedules to build self-confidence, independence, and maturity. This role involves classroom instruction, workshop facilitation, and supervision of campers.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
Some positions may require demonstration of specific attributes or abilities to perform assigned work.
Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA.
Child Protective Services (CPS) background clearance form must be completed for staff members working in a facility where a youth/summer camp is hosted.
Md. FAMILY LAW Code Ann. § 5-560 requires a fingerprint background check (i.e., Child Protective Services (CPS) background clearance form) for this position.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in education, camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or related fields.
Working knowledge of information technology applications.
University experience is preferred.
Availability to work a flexible schedule.
Passion for supporting marginalized and historically underrepresented student populations and community members.

Responsibilities

Complete all requested and required training and background checks for a summer camp counselor, as needed.
Attend all required meetings as requested.
Supervise and engage campers of various grade levels (e.g., Warriors: 2nd grade; Trailblazers: 3rd & 4th; Explorers: 5th & 6th; Navigators: 7th to 10th), ensuring their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being.
Monitor and teach campers during daily activities (e.g., math, reading/writing, vocabulary, field trips, morning affirmations, computers, stepping, games, etc.).
Maintain a schedule for camp participants and facilitate lesson plans for daily activities.
Transport campers to daily and weekly activities (e.g., Terp Zone, swimming, basketball/softball, scavenger hunts/ice cream outings, etc.).
Maintain constant monitoring and surveillance of the area (including, but not limited to, the pool).
Assist with the setup and breakdown of rooms and spaces, assist with the sign-in and sign-out of campers, and ensure the cleanliness of the site.
Maintain accurate program records, including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance.
Know and understand all emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
Mediate and report all camper disputes to the Nyumburu Cultural Center leadership staff as soon as possible.
Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp program, including knowing the whereabouts of your campers at all times.
Report all potential issues, emergencies, and incidents to the leadership team at the Nyumburu Cultural Center immediately.
Perform other duties as assigned.